Re: [LM_NET] HIT: Technolust and listing and another little question...

[Barbara COMBES <b.combes@ECU.EDU.AU>]

Mmmm ... And isn't it part of the role of the TL to PD staff in how to
use the technology in a pedagogically sound manner as part of an
integrated teaching program??

:)
BC 


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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Dr. Mary Ann Bell
Sent: Monday, 6 March 2006 7:25 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: [LM_NET] HIT: Technolust and listing and another little
question...

On Friday I posted a question about wasteful spending on technology
hardware, software, gadgets, etc. that seldom or never end up being
used. WOW, I cannot tell you how many people waxed eloquent on this
topic! Frankly I have seen waste in buying since the 1970's. But with
technology it is so much worse. Here are the articles I was talking
about in my original posting: November:
http://www.novemberlearning.com/default.aspx?tabid=159&type=art&site=22&;
parentid=18 

http://www.edtechnot.com/article701.html  (Jukes) I know there is
another good one and probably more at Jamie McKenzie's FNO site.

The interesting thing about my responses to this query is not just the
number (I got a lot) but also the length and the amount of emotion! This
is a hot spot for lots of us! Here is a summary of some of the things
mentioned:
1. Two types of equipment most frequently mentioned were laser disks a
few years back and videoconferencing equipment.
2. Many people mentioned poor use of software as well as non-use. 
Examples were unimaginative use of Inspriation and Powerpoint.
3. Smartboards are frequently mentioned as being used as expensive
projection screens.
4. Lack of training was often mentioned.
5. Lack of identified need, where people were given things out of the
blue was often mentioned.
5. Buying for one individual who then moved on to another job was also
mentioned several times.
6. LACK OF TIME to assimilate and "tinker with technology" was a big
problem.
7. "Technology for technology's sake" was described vividly.

I will be working to distill this information into an upcoming column
and again thank everyone very much. And--here I go being bold
again--does anyone has suggestions about what to do in the face of this
issue??? Thanks again so very much, Mary Ann

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Dr. Mary Ann Bell
Assistant Professor
School of Library Science
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
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lis_mah@shsu.edu 

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